Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 10249451 (Grade 156)

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Access Date: November 21, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 156

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	10249451
Grade:	156
Model:	6
Class:	36
Estimated Production Year:	1904
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	3 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production:	3,200
Grade/Model Unrealized Production:	800
Size:	16s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Material:	Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting:	Raised Gold Settings (Pressed)
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Bridge Plate
Bridge Type:	3-Finger
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Train Material:	Gold
Center Wheel Material:	Gold
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Escapement Type:	Straight-line
Pallet Jewel Material:	Ruby
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	5
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Railroad Grade Classification:	Class F
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078, 585025
Case:	Various
Run ID:	4209.156G3.16S828.166M215.H2896.P2125.21J98
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.450
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	9.63
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	3.66
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.006%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	18 (1.80%)
Research Note: According to Material Catalogs, the movement was upgraded to a double-roller escapement beginning with serial #10249901.

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 156

Target Profile: 16S-M6-21J-HNP-A5PTI

Elgin Grade 156 (All Variations): 3,200 ETP

16S: 3,200 100.00%
16s, Grade 156

16S-M6: 3,200 100.00%
16s, Grade 156, Model 6

16S-M6-21J: 3,200 100.00%
16s, Grade 156, Model 6, 21 Jewels

16S-M6-21J-HNP: 3,200 100.00%
16s, Grade 156, Model 6, 21 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Nickel

16S-M6-21J-HNP-A5PTI: 3,200 100.00%

NOTE: 4,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 800 Never Manufactured

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